TEXTRON INC. for TEXTRON INC
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2012 - MV-22, CV-22, V-22 Multiyear Procurement, H-1 Upgrade, Helicopter Sales to Pakistan, Civil Air Patrol Aircraft, UC-35ER, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior SEP, Future Combat Systems, Armored Security Vehicle, Humvee Recapitalization, Ship to Shore Connector, Survivable Combat Tactial Vehicle, Sensor Fuzed Weapon, LCAC Service Life Extension, Spider Landmine Alternative, Intelligent Munitions, Unattended Ground Sensors, Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aerial System, Lightweight Small Arms Technologies, Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, Air Force Test Equipment Modernization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW DAPSON | — |
| MARC EHUDIN | — |
| MANUEL FERNANDEZ | — |
| SUSAN HARBER | — |
| ROBERT ROWLAND | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
(1) Extension of Research and Development Tax Credit and Enhanced Depreciation of Business Equipment - Support; (2) Repeal or Modification of Current Law on Tax Deferral on Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries - Oppose, (No specific legislation). (3) Amending Current Law on Tax Depreciation Treatment of Business Aircraft - Oppose (No specific legislation). (4) Extending Current Law on 100% Expensing/Bonus Depreciation of Business Equipment. Support. (No specific legislation).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GORDON THOMAS | — |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
HR 658, FAA Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2011; S223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. (1) User fees on general aviation - Oppose; (2) General aviation fuel taxes - Support; (3) Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations - Support; (4) Helicopter Infrastructure Development - Support; (5) Foreign Repair Stations - Propose alternative language; (6) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the National Airspace System - Support; (7) Aerospace Flight Testing - Support; (8) Aviation Fuel Research Program - Support; (9) Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) Program - Support; (10) Helicopter Flight Standards in New York - Propose Alternative language; (11) Liability Standards for Safety Management Systems - Propose Alternative Language; (12) Funding for FAA Certification Activities - Support
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARC EHUDIN | — |
| GORDON THOMAS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
State & Foreign Operations Appropriations, Support Sales of Cluster Munitions; Export Import Bank Reauthorization Act - Support. Defense Export Controls Reforms - Support (No specific legislation).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUSAN HARBER | — |
| ROBERT ROWLAND | — |
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